Balloon Museum

Balloon Museum is far more than an immersive display that is fun for all ages, it is a collection of the works of fourteen international artists who have come together to create this extraordinary experience. Interactive installations, like the seemingly infinite mirror wall (first picture) by Tadao Cern. and the huggable inflatable blob beings by Rub Kandy (second picture), actively invite participants to engage with the art. With each artist offering their unique perspective on the shared theme of balloons, the museum unfolds as a vibrant celebration of artistic diversity. The integration of all these distinct art expressions into a cohesive display is truly what makes this exhibition exceptional.

The traveling museum has become an iconic backdrop for photos, even attracting attention from TV characters like one of our favorite expats, Emily, from "Emily in Paris," who visits Balloon Museum in Season Three of the show. After visiting the London exhibition, the Guardian proclaimed it "very Instagrammable.”  We agree! 

Whether you are looking for an interactive form of art, a viral-worthy pic, or just a good time, make sure you get to Balloon Museum before it travels to its next location on January 14. 

Passage in the Garment District

A new art installation is lighting up the Garment District! The interactive piece, called “Passage,” consists of twenty glowing rings that react with swirling color and sound as people pass through them. The artist, Serge Maheu, has a background in engineering, and is adept at creating artworks that use his technical skills in creative ways. This work was conceived as a meditation on the idea of transition and change, drawing on ideas of “passage in reference to the enigmatic moment between life and death.” Sponsored by the Québec Government Office in New York, the installation will only be in place for a few weeks, but in that time, it will bring color and fun to the chilly nights in midtown.

Immersive Van Gogh Exhibit at Pier 36

Usually, when we see fine art, it is displayed fixed to the wall of a museum. No matter how vibrant and expressive the images are, the work remains inert, trapped by a frame. But at the Immersive Van Gogh exhibition at Manhattan’s Pier 36, the viewer is plunged into a living painting. The vivid colors and expressive brushstrokes that are Van Gogh’s signature come to life on the walls, floors, and mirrored surfaces of the space. The artist’s huge body of work is animated and projected in a cavernous exhibition space, accompanied by an expertly curated soundtrack. The result is breathtaking – some moments quite literally drew gasps from the attendees gathered in the space. It is a rare experience to step inside of a painting and watch it come to life, and Vincent Van Gogh’s gorgeous post-impressionist style creates a dream-like atmosphere that is unlike anything else.